GrantSpaceSM, a service of the Foundation Center, offers information and resources that are specifically designed to meet the needs of nonprofits worldwide in need of know-how for securing funding and operating effective organizations. At GrantSpace you can:
Grants provide money, service or equipment for specified purposes, for a project a funder believes in. Accepted grants must be completed as proposed or funding must be returned.
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Fellowships (also stipend grants) provide a sum of money in recognition of previous accomplishments and future promise. Usually "unrestricted" and nothing is expected in return.
Artists' residencies (also called artists' communities, colonies, retreats, workspaces, and studio collectives) provide dedicated time and space for creative work.
Resources at local public libraries
With just a library card, you can gain access to online versions of the Foundation Center databases at our local public libraries. Please contact them for more information.
Crowdfunding is a way to raise funds for a specific cause or project by asking a large number of people to donate money, usually in small amounts, and usually during a relatively short period of time, such as a few months. It is done online, often with social networks, which make easy for supporters to share a cause or project cause with their social networks. Review fees before signing up.
In this webinar, learn best practices to prep, create, launch and market a campaign successfully. "The focus will be on the lifecycle of a campaign, from prep through appreciation, with a heavy emphasis on the best ways to market your campaign. The session will share the basics, so that you walk away with concrete steps that you can take to execute immediately."
Grantseeking Basics for Individuals in the Arts Webinar
This webinar will show you how to identify funders supporting individuals working in the arts. Also touches on grantmaker motivations in funding individual artists, and the variety of support options available.